Who won the most races in 2026? - Pogacar, Evenepoel and Del Toro lead the way among the most prolific riders this season
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Tadej Pogacar leads the ranking of riders with the most wins in races rated 2.1 or higher, seven victories clear of Paul Magnier. Remco Evenepoel and Tim Merlier complete the podium, while Isaac del Toro, Jonas Vingegaard and several of the peloton’s top sprinters also feature prominently.
Pogacar is the standout rider for victories in the 2026 season. The Slovenian has 22 wins, giving him a sizeable lead over his pursuers. Paul Magnier is second with 15, while Remco Evenepoel and Tim Merlier share third place on 14 apiece.
The rankings also highlight the productivity of riders with very different strengths. Matthew Brennan, Jonathan Milan, Isaac del Toro and Jonas Vingegaard have 12 wins each, while Jasper Philipsen has also reached double figures with 10. Matteo Malucelli has nine victories.
The list of the year’s most prolific riders is completed byriders such as Wout van Aert, Mathieu van der Poel, Paul Seixas and Thomas Silva, all with eight wins apiece.
Remco Evenepoel won the 2026 European Championships
The riders with the most wins in 2026
| Wins rank | Rider | Wins |
| 1 | Tadej Pogacar | 22 |
| 2 | Paul Magnier | 15 |
| 3 | Remco Evenepoel | 14 |
| 3 | Tim Merlier | 14 |
| 5 | Matthew Brennan | 12 |
| 5 | Jonathan Milan | 12 |
| 5 | Isaac del Toro | 12 |
| 5 | Jonas Vingegaard | 12 |
| 9 | Jasper Philipsen | 10 |
| 10 | Matteo Malucelli | 9 |
| 11 | Wout van Aert | 8 |
| 11 | Mathieu van der Poel | 8 |
| 11 | Paul Seixas | 8 |
| 11 | Thomas Silva | 8 |
Tadej Pogacar’s victories
Pogacar reached 22 wins in 2026 after an exceptional season, claiming victories in four major one-day races and dominating the stage races and Tour de France along the way.
Alongside his wins at Strade Bianche, Milan-San Remo, the Tour of Flanders and Liège-Bastogne-Liège, he claimed five victories at the Tour de Romandie, four at the Tour de Suisse and six at the Tour de France, including the overall title in all three stage races.
The Slovenian also won three stages at La Vuelta before abandoning after crashing on stage eight. The accident brought his season to an early end, but he still finished the year atop the ranking of riders with the most victories.
| Race | Stage wins | Overall title | Total |
| Strade Bianche | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Milan-San Remo | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tour of Flanders | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Liège-Bastogne-Liège | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tour de Romandie | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Tour de Suisse | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Tour de France | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| Vuelta a España | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 19 | 3 | 22 |
Juan LarraCycling Journalist
Juan Larra is a writer for Cyclinguptodate and editor-in-chief of Ciclismoaldia, where he has played a central role since its inception. Under his leadership, the website has become a trusted source for professional cycling coverage, offering in-depth analysis, news, and feature stories.
A sports journalist with over 20 years of experience, Juan earned his degree in Journalism from the University of Seville in 2007. He began his career covering a wide range of sports—including football, basketball, Formula 1, MotoGP, tennis, and cycling—for platforms such as the official La Liga app, Vodafone and Movistar websites, NBA Blogdebasket, and Cadena Cope, honing his skills in writing and editorial management.
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